Folk Music In America Complete 15 Record Set Library Of Congress
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Description
Folk Music in America – Complete 15 Volume LP Set (Library of Congress Bicentennial Series 1976–1978)
Own an incredible piece of American musical history with this complete 15-volume LP collection, Folk Music in America, produced by the Library of Congress Music Division as part of the American Revolution Bicentennial Program. A descriptive brochure is included with each record. Curated by renowned folklorist Richard K. Spottswood, this landmark series documents the rich traditions, cultures, and voices that helped shape America’s musical heritage.
This highly respected collection features recordings sourced from the Library of Congress Archive of Folk Song along with rare historical commercial recordings, making it both a collector’s item and an important archival release.
Collection Details
- Title: Folk Music in America
- Format: Vinyl LP Compilation Set
- Label: Library of Congress Recording Laboratory
- Release Years: 1976–1978
- Genre: Folk, World & Country
- Curator/Editor: Richard K. Spottswood
- Total Volumes: 15
Included Volumes (LBC 1–15)
- Religious Music: Congregational & Ceremonial
- Songs of Love, Courtship & Marriage
- Dance Music: Breakdowns & Waltzes
- Dance Music: Reels, Polkas & More
- Dance Music: Ragtime, Jazz & More
- Songs of Migration & Immigration
- Songs of Complaint & Protest
- Songs of Labor & Livelihood
- Songs of Death & Tragedy
- Songs of War & History
- Songs of Humor & Hilarity
- Songs of Local History & Events
- Songs of Childhood
- Solo & Display Music
- Religious Music: Solo & Performance
Condition
Please review all photos carefully as they are part of the description.
Overall, this set is in excellent condition for its age.
*Cardboard jackets have age related wear on spine and corners. Vol 6 and Vol 9 have small separations on the spine.
*All descriptive brochures/booklets are in excellent, like-new condition.
*All paper inner sleeves are in excellent condition with light age-related toning. *Record conditions are noted below:
*Vol 1: very minor scratches on both sides, fingerprint present on side A
*Vol 2: very minor scratches on both sides
*Vol 4: medium-size scratch on side A
*Vol 5: very small scratches on both sides
*Vol 6: medium scratch on side B
*Vol 8: medium scratch on side A
*Vol 9: small scratches on both sides
*Vol 10: medium scratch on side A
*Vol 13: light scratch on side A
*Vol 14: medium scratch on side B
This is a fantastic opportunity for collectors, folk music enthusiasts, historians, educators, or anyone interested in preserving an authentic piece of American cultural history.
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